Abstract: A flexure-controllable roll includes a hollow roll, a stationary crosshead extending lengthwise therethrough and hydrostatic support elements arranged in the clearance space between the hollow roll and crosshead. The support elements are formed with contact surfaces for abutting the inner circumference of the hollow roll. Hydrostatic bearing pockets are formed in the contact surfaces. The bearing pockets are supplied with a first pressurized fluid via throttling ports from a cylinder chamber of the support element. An additional feed line, provided in the crosshead, has a movable part that follows the movements of the support element for supplying a second pressurized fluid to the bearing pockets for regulating the temperature of the roll.